Liverpool fans showered the Anfield pitch with boos as the national anthem played ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford. As expected, the league-wide gesture to mark King Charles III’s coronation this weekend was received poorly by those in attendance on Merseyside.
Earlier this week, Liverpool confirmed they would play the national anthem “in recognition of the Premier League’s request.”
But the club added: “It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion, and we know some supporters have strong views on it.”
Those fans shared their views in emphatic style at Anfield on Saturday, drowning the national anthem out with boos just hours after King Charles’ coronation at Westminister Abbey.
Chants of “Liverpool” could also be heard before the Kop led a passionate rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ ahead of kick-off.
The home crowd were expected to receive the gesture poorly after booing ‘Abide With Me’ and ‘God Save the Queen’ before last season’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
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